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Training of trainers on green fuels for shipping held at IMO headquarters
IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme and the German development agency GIZ, through its International Power-to-X (PtX) Hub, are running their first joint Training-of-Trainers course on renewable PtX fuels for shipping. The course is equipping a new generation of trainers to support the global transition to low and zero-carbon fuels in the maritime sector.
South Africa advances plans to decarbonize shipping sector
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonizing its maritime industry during a national workshop co-organized by IMO and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in Pretoria on 10 July.
Seychelles advances national maritime security coordination with IMO support
Seychelles is charting a clear course toward stronger maritime security this week, as government officials gathered at the Coast Guard Base in Victoria for a national workshop and tabletop exercise (7-9 July) aimed at launching a fully operational National Maritime Security Committee (NMSC).
Secretary-General urges “constructive dialogue” amid renewed Red Sea attacks
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for intensified diplomatic efforts following a renewed wave of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.
Training tackles barriers for climate-vulnerable countries on path to net-zero
Maritime professionals from small island development states (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) have completed the first stage of an intensive sustainable maritime transport training, as part of the 2025 GHG-SMART Training Programme.
IMO supports Madagascar in boosting fishing vessel safety skills
Malagasy government officials are expanding their skillsets to help safeguard the country’s 100,000 fishers working on domestic and foreign vessels in the Indian and Antarctic Oceans.
African nations seek solutions to marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries
The second GloLitter Africa Regional Task Force Meeting takes place this week (30 June - 4 July) in Antananarivo, Madagascar, bringing together key stakeholders to tackle marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries.
Caribbean maritime leaders explore training, safety and security cooperation
Maritime administrators gathered this week in Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia to strengthen regional cooperation in maritime governance and capacity development in the Caribbean shipping sector.
Adriatic nations harmonize oil spill response to safeguard environment
Adriatic countries are bolstering their defences against marine pollution by harmonizing efforts across the region to prevent, prepare for and respond to major oil spills.